The Lighter Side
A photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe
Join four of the artists showing as part of our Changing Atmospheres exhibition for a guided tour and relaxed conversation about their creative processes
Hestercombe will be closed all day on Tuesday, December 16th, while the National Grid completes local high-voltage work across the estate. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Join artists Trish Morrissey, Peter Stiles, Fiona Hingston and Lucy Soni, together with curator Tim Martin, for a ‘walk and talk’ through Hestercombe Gallery, discussing the themes in the Changing Atmospheres exhibition.
Taking place on the last day of the show, this is the perfect opportunity to view the exhibition and join a relaxed conversation about making new work whilst working as an artist through a pandemic.

The artist led 'Walk and Talk' will take place on the final day of the Changing Atmospheres exhibition: Sunday 27 February, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Tickets: £6
Hestercombe Gallery is open daily from 11am - 5pm
A photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe

Explore the fascinating history of the Portman family and their Hestercombe estate.

The first in a series of exhibitions, walks and writings at Hestercombe in 2025-26 by artist and writer Lizzie Philps.

The wonder of the festive season is here…. from the quiet beauty of the gardens this winter to our wonderful Christmas children’s trail and festive craft activities in the main house, we’ve something for the whole family this Christmas at Hestercombe. KIDS GO FREE. December 6th – 24th

Join us for a series of tutored workshops at the peaceful winter surroundings at Hestercombe Gardens, where we will learn how to capture beautiful botanical subjects through careful observation and sketching methods. Suitable for all levels.

Join us for a series of tutored workshops at the peaceful winter surroundings at Hestercombe Gardens, where we will learn how to capture beautiful botanical subjects through careful observation and sketching methods. Suitable for all levels.

Join us for a series of tutored workshops at the peaceful winter surroundings at Hestercombe Gardens, where we will learn how to capture beautiful botanical subjects through careful observation and sketching methods. Suitable for all levels.

Join us for a series of tutored workshops at the peaceful winter surroundings at Hestercombe Gardens, where we will learn how to capture beautiful botanical subjects through careful observation and sketching methods. Suitable for all levels.
